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Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Over 23,000 jobs. Over $2 billion dollars in economic activity. Nearly $900 million in tax revenue. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the economic impact of beer in Washington State. Today we share news of a new study showing the remarkable impact…

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Yoga pants and beer. No doubt, each have their unique virtues, but what do they have to do with each other? Lululemon, a self-described yoga-inspired athletic apparel company, will release a new beer on August 15th. Yep, the apparel manufacturer at the core of the yoga pants sensation is further…

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. In the past, this blog has discussed the Small BREW Act, a proposal to reduce the federal excise tax paid by craft breweries. That legislation was supported by the Brewers Association, the organization representing the interests of the craft beer industry. Other segments of the beer industry…

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. The television show is cute and all, but this time it’s for real. Scotland’s BrewDog just announced its plan to open a new brewery in Columbus, Ohio. It’s no small endeavor. The stateside BrewDog brewery will be a 100-barrel brewhouse, built in a 100,000 square-foot building, and…

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. This is huge news on the Seattle beer scene. Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery just announced the hiring of Kevin Forhan as its Head Brewer. Most recently, Kevin was the Regional Brewer at The RAM Restaurant and Brewery chain, but his pedigree includes time at Pike Brewing Company…

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